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March 20, 2026

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Some US airports may close soon because of the government shutdown

If your spring break travel plans already felt a little chaotic, here’s something new to worry about: some U.S. airports might actually shut down—at least temporarily—if the current government shutdown drags on much longer. The issue isn’t planes, weather or even the airlines themselves. It’s security.  Right now, roughly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers are working without pay after funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed in mid-February. They’re considered essential workers, so while they are still required to show up, many simply can’t afford to. Typically, fewer than 2% of TSA workers call out. During the shutdown, that

March 20, 2026

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US Disrupts Aisuru, Botnet Behind Record-Breaking 30Tbps DDoS Attacks

The US says it disrupted the Aisuru botnet, notorious for launching record-breaking DDoS attacks throughout last year in an effort to shut down internet services and websites.  The US partnered with Canada and Germany to crack down on a total of four botnets, including Aisuru and its spin-off botnet Kimwolf, which security researchers suspect belong to the same creators.  Aisuru and Kimwolf work by first infecting vulnerable online devices, enslaving them into a network of hijacked computers. Hackers can then use the army of infected computers to launch DDoS attacks, which involve summoning waves of internet traffic to overwhelm a

March 20, 2026

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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US | National

A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities, expanding eastward. One spot in the desert area at Martinez Lake, Arizona registered 43C — a US national record for March. Already, 65 cities have seen new March highs, ranging from Arizona and California to Idaho, weather.com reported. Death Valley on Thursday scorched in 40C degrees while the often cool

March 20, 2026

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Trump Coin Approved Featuring His Image, Breaking 250-Year US Tradition

Trump Coin A United States advisory commission appointed by President Donald Trump has approved a commemorative gold coin bearing his image, a decision that critics say breaks a 250-year tradition of American democracy by placing a sitting leader’s likeness on official coinage in a manner previously associated only with monarchies and authoritarian states. The coin, approved Thursday March 19, is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. One face shows Trump standing with his fists on a desk, while the reverse features an eagle with wings spread. The coin carries no monetary value and

March 20, 2026

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No timeframe for ending US war against Iran, says Pete Hegseth | Pete Hegseth

The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, said on Thursday there is no “timeframe” for ending the US war against Iran and did not deny reports that the Pentagon could seek an extra $200bn in taxpayer funding. The military US-Israeli offensive began three weeks ago and continues to widen. Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to “massively blow up” the world’s biggest gasfield after Israeli strikes on the Iranian site prompted Tehran to escalate strikes on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth suggested that Thursday would bring the biggest US onslaught so far. “To

March 20, 2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul video — What led to ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation

Updated March 19, 2026, 9:57 p.m. ET There has been a lot of drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul since the reality-TV star first made a name for herself on MomTok. The 31-year-old “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, who was set to lead Season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” has been at the center of multiple scandals since she first went viral on TikTok in 2023, after disclosing that she stepped out of bounds of her and then-husband Tate Paul’s “soft swinging” friend group. The controversy spawned Hulu’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” in September 2024, which also followed the volatile

March 20, 2026

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Breaking Down UCLA’s Close’s Notable NCAA Tournament Appearances

With UCLA expected to make a deep run in March, it is important to look back at what Cori Close has accomplished with the program over the last 15 years. Close has helped revive UCLA into a national contender during her tenure. However, she has yet to break through and win a National Championship for Westwood. Because of that, this season feels especially important, as UCLA may have the most talented roster of Close’s career. UCLA Bruins guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) stacks hats on UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close head during an interview Sunday, March 8, 2026, after the

March 20, 2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul Breaks Silence After The Bachelorette Cancellation

Taylor Frankie Paul has broken her silence following the cancellation of The Bachelorette season 22. “Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security,” a rep for Taylor, 31, said in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, March 19. “After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.” The statement continued, “There are too many women who are suffering in

March 19, 2026

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Breaking Down Importance of Wilson and Dixon for UNC

Although the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated an impressive transfer portal class this past offseason, the program’s ability to land top-tier freshmen has been instrumental in the team’s success. On Tuesday, freshman forward Caleb Wilson was named as a second-team All-American player this season, which head coach Hubert Davis announced in front of the team following practice. During his press conference leading up to the first-round matchup against the VCU Rams, the 55-year-old head coach spoke on that moment. Davis’ Thoughts Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during a practice session ahead

March 19, 2026

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Pat Summitt is focus of new Hulu documentary from Robin Roberts

Updated March 19, 2026, 11:35 a.m. ET Few people are as synonymous with women’s college basketball as Pat Summitt. And March Madness is as fitting of a time as any to debut a documentary on her. A new film focused on the late coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols who became a legend in the sport by piling up championships and inspiring women everywhere is set to premier on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers on March 25. It will later air on ESPN2 on March 29, and then on ESPN on April 5. The film, “Breaking Glass: